Tim Fisher has apologised to Coventry City fans for the club’s relegation, insisting that it “hurts” and admitting his part in the demise which he also attributes to “off-field” distractions.

The apology comes just days after Sisu chief executive Joy Seppala issued her own statement to say sorry to supporters, accepting responsibility for the mistakes that have led to the drop to League Two.

Fisher said lessons would be learned from mistakes and reaffirmed his commitment to the club - which has been the subject of two failed takeover bids by a consortium of local businessmen led by former vice-chairman Gary Hoffman in the last week.

Writing in his chairman’s programme notes for the Walsall game , and signed Timothy Fisher , he said: “This is a particularly difficult address to pen as it is now confirmed the club has been relegated to League Two.

“I am very sorry to you the fans and acknowledge that the move to League Two is a result of both footballing and non-footballing decisions, which have been taken over the last two seasons, coupled with off-field distractions that have affected every aspect of the football club.

“League Two confirmation is a bitter blow for everyone associated with Coventry City and it hurts.

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“Whilst the past cannot be changed, the lessons learnt will be put to positive use and I am committed to taking the necessary steps to ensure CCFC starts the new season with a strong task force, on and off the pitch.

“I want to outline a commitment to stabilising and consequently building for the future. Plans are already underway in order to prepare ourselves for the challenges of next year, and a lot of re-organisation and change will go into the operational running of the club. Change that will happen right now.

“When we appointed Mark Robins we tasked him with the rebuilding of the football club for its long-term future. We have no doubt of Mark’s drive and commitment to the job.

“The club and Mark are in agreement that his foremost focus includes both the creation of a new player recruitment department and a focus on a comprehensive pre-season programme which, combined, will best prepare ourselves for the upcoming 2017/18 season.”

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Fisher also said the club would try to improve communication with the fans, saying: “Effective and meaningful communication with our fanbase is paramount to the success of CCFC. The club will strive to better communicate at all levels.”

He added: “We all know that a successful club starts with a winning team. We will begin with recruitment and assemble a squad that can reflect Mark Robins’s winning mentality, discipline and determination.